1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1984 BMW 318
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1984 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
